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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,218.88, 25,141.82 and 10,261.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,218.88, 25,141.82 and 10,261.89 is: 14,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,218.88 : 25,141.82 = 10,261.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,218.88/25,141.82 = 10,261.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,218.88x = 25,141.82 × 10,261.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,218.88x = 258,002,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,002,539.93/18,218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.27

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